Overview
CAREER PREP ALTERNATIVE is a public high serving grades 9–12 in SHIPROCK, New Mexico. The school enrolls 118 students. It is part of the CENTRAL district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCENTRAL
County35045
CitySHIPROCK
ZIP87420
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350039000772
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment118
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino5.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native88.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)